Body and Being in African Art

2 Nov 2026 — 1 Mar 2028 at Art Institute of Chicago · Chicago

This presentation of more than 50 objects from our Arts of Africa collection showcases shared beliefs and values surrounding the body across the continent and how these ideas find distinct and diverse cultural expression.

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Art Institute of Chicago · Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago is a private, nonprofit art museum in Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois, United States.

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